About the Role
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Motion Designer in Portugal.
In this role, you will take ownership of defining and evolving motion design across both product and brand experiences. You will play a key part in transforming complex digital workflows into intuitive, engaging visual interactions, while also crafting compelling marketing content that communicates value clearly. Working cross-functionally with product, engineering, and marketing teams, you will establish motion principles, build scalable systems, and ensure consistency across all touchpoints. This is a highly impactful position where creativity meets strategy, offering the opportunity to shape how users experience and understand a fast-growing digital platform. You’ll thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment that values ownership, innovation, and design excellence.
Accountabilities:
- Lead the creation of high-quality motion design assets for both product and marketing initiatives, including videos, UI animations, and campaign visuals
- Design and implement micro-interactions, transitions, onboarding flows, and other interface animations that enhance usability and user experience
- Develop and maintain a cohesive motion design system, including principles such as timing, easing, and responsiveness
- Collaborate closely with product designers and engineers to deliver production-ready animations aligned with technical constraints
- Translate visual identity into a consistent motion language across product, web, and marketing channels
- Optimize animations for performance across platforms and devices
- Act as the subject matter expert for motion design, ensuring consistency and intentionality across all outputs
Requirements:
- 3–5+ years of professional experience in motion design, ideally across both product/UI and marketing contexts
- Strong portfolio demonstrating storytelling, visual consistency, and high-quality motion work
- Solid understanding of animation principles and their application in digital products
- Proficiency in tools such as After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Figma
- Familiarity with modern motion technologies (e.g., Lottie, Framer Motion, CSS animations); experience with Rive is a plus
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, especially engineers
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to take full ownership of motion design initiatives
- Bonus: experience with 3D tools (e.g., Cinema 4D, Blender) or background in fintech/B2B SaaS environments
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package aligned with experience
- Remote-first work environment across Europe, with optional office access in London
- Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
- Opportunity to shape and own a key design discipline from the ground up
- Exposure to cross-functional collaboration in a high-growth environment
- Professional growth opportunities and access to cutting-edge tools and workflows
